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Historical Global Temperature Change Data
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Tracks the annual global surface temperature changes, highlighting a persistent upward trend. Averaged across both land and ocean, the 2020 surface temperature was notably warmer than the twentieth-century average by 1.76°F (0.98°C) and significantly warmer than the pre-industrial period (1880-1900) by 2.14°F (1.19°C). This information is crucial for understanding long-term climate patterns and the progression of global warming.
Columns
- Source: Describes the origin of the temperature data, with 'GCAG' being one of the most common values.
- Year: Represents the calendar year of the recorded temperature data, spanning from 1880 to 2016.
- Mean: The average annual temperature anomaly or deviation from a baseline, with values ranging from -0.47 to 0.99.
Distribution
The data is provided in a single tabular file named
annual.csv with a size of 5.23 kB. It contains 274 valid records across three columns.Usage
This data is ideal for climate change research, historical weather pattern analysis, and educational purposes. It can be used to create time-series visualisations, model future temperature trends, and provide empirical evidence for climate-related studies.
Coverage
- Geographic: The data covers global surface temperatures, averaged across land and ocean.
- Time Range: The dataset includes annual records from the year 1880 to 2016.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Climate Scientists and Researchers: For analysing historical climate trends and validating climate models.
- Students and Educators: As a practical resource for teaching data analysis, statistics, and environmental science.
- Data Journalists and Policy Makers: To create informative reports and support evidence-based policy discussions on climate change.
- Beginner Data Analysts: For practising with a clean, well-structured time-series dataset.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Annual Global Surface Temperature Anomalies (1880-2016)
- Historical Global Temperature Change Data
- Global Climate Change Indicators: Annual Temperatures
- Time-Series of Global Average Temperatures
Attributes
Original Data Source: Historical Global Temperature Change Data
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